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Charges Dropped Against Austin Cop Who Killed Michael Ramos

The prosecution of Austin Police Officer Christopher Taylor for killing Michael Ramos in 2020 has come to an end.

1:38PM Wed. Jun. 26, 2024, Austin Sanders Read More | Comment »

$250M Proposal To Expand Juvenile Detention Facilities Under Consideration

Travis County’s justice system is back in the same fraught position it found itself in 2021, when some in the system pushed for the creation of a new women’s jail while others outside of it fiercely resisted.

2:45PM Tue. Jun. 25, 2024, Brant Bingamon Read More | Comment »

Court Ruling Could Kill the Austin Police Department’s Secret Misconduct File

A Travis County judge is expected to issue a ruling in the Austin Police Oversight Act lawsuit that could have a transformative effect on police accountability and transparency at the Austin Police Department.

12:13PM Wed. Jun. 19, 2024, Austin Sanders Read More | Comment »

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Advocacy Groups Demand Tangible Plan for Legal Defense at Bail Hearings

The call for Travis County to implement 24/7/365 legal counsel for detainees at first bail hearings grows louder.

3:50PM Tue. Jun. 18, 2024, Camila Villarreal Read More | Comment »

ERCOT Says Texas Power Demand to Double by 2030, With Bitcoin to Blame

During a public hearing before the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce June 12, the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reported that Texas’ power demand is now expected to nearly double by 2030.

11:44AM Tue. Jun. 18, 2024, Lina Fisher Read More | Comment »

Point Austin: The Abbott and GOP Project Is an Exercise in Brute Political Cynicism

From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive perspective in his weekly column, “Point Austin.” We’re pleased to bring back his column whenever he’s inspired to tackle the state we’re in.

3:30PM Wed. Jun. 12, 2024, Michael King Read More | Comment »

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain Sold to Sony Pictures Entertainment

A massive change is in store for the Alamo Drafthouse: The Austin-based cinema chain and its film festival Fantastic Fest, have been acquired wholly and solely by Sony Pictures Entertainment, and will become part of the new Sony Pictures Experiences division.

1:00PM Wed. Jun. 12, 2024, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

County Mental Health Provider Union Says Bosses Should Explain Firing Decisions

Organizers with the United Workers of Integral Care are calling on leadership at Travis County’s largest mental healthcare provider to make changes to prevent unjustified firings. They say transparency and better explanation around dismissals would improve job security and create a healthier work environment.

6:48AM Thu. May 30, 2024, Austin Sanders Read More | Comment »

Travis, Hays County Get More Than $800,000 in Park Grants

On May 23, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission granted over $4.5 million for trail construction and maintenance, helping finance over 16 state park projects across Texas. Nearly a million dollars will be dedicated to parks close to home, with three projects winning grants in Hays County and one in Travis.

2:40PM Wed. May 29, 2024, Neha Kondaveeti Read More | Comment »

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